And although Le Tissier claims that the striking counterparts have played to a similar standard this season, he feels it is a ‘no contest’ who has more quality.

“If he’s talking about the short-term, and just this season, then, because of the goals that they’ve scored, yes [they have been on the same level],” Le Tissier said.

“But, if you’re asking me which one I would have in my team it would be no contest. Aguero would be in my team.”

Kane and Aguero are set to be in direct competition at the weekend, when Tottenham take on Manchester City.

So far this season Kane has netted 18 times in 38 appearances, helping Spurs climb into second place in the Premier League table.

Aguero, meanwhile, has the same amount of goals in 25 games.

The former Atletico Madrid man goes into City’s match against Tottenham with seven goals in his last five matches, and he will be required to keep this goalscoring form up if Manuel Pellegrini’s side are to get the three points on Sunday.

John Verrall

John is a sports journalism graduate from Staffordshire University. He is a huge football fan and a minute-by-minute writer for UEFA.com, as well as being a freelance writer for Sports New Media. John has also seen his work been published by the likes of The Guardian, World Soccer and Shoot Magazine over the course of his bourgeoning journalism career so far. He has a particular expertise in all things to do with the Football League – and is a passionate Peterborough United fan.